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On Saturday, evening, January 14, 500+ guests weathered a torrential downpour to gather for a Tribute Gala at Saint Sophia Cathedral Huffington Center to honor the beloved Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas and to celebrate his 27 years of service, devotion and dedication. Fr. Bakas retired January 22nd and is the longest serving dean of the historic Cathedral founded in 1952.